About this item
Eva Kosmas Flores finds inspiration in her Greek heritage and the bountiful produce of her garden in Oregon. She uses both to craft her seasonal and approachable recipes, each paired with a mouthwatering image. The bounty of fresh, vibrant produce overflowing from her garden comes through on every page, and Flores undertakes rigorous recipe testing to share her most creative, delicious ways to make use of these foods. Showcasing her unforgettable, atmospheric photography style, First We Eat is a gorgeous reference on seasonal cooking that celebrates the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean influences, effortless and stylish presentations, and simple preparations, all designed to share with friends and family.
About the Author
Eva Kosmas Flores grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon, where she worked alongside her parents at their family's Greek deli. Although she was always passionate about cooking, she received formal training in film and photography from Loyola Marymount University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2009. She began her blog, Adventures in Cooking, that same year, and her affection for food and photography has grown continuously since then. Eva has received formal baking training from King Arthur Flour and has contributed to several print and online publications, such as Chickpea magazine, Food52, Anthropologie, sisterMag, Crate & Barrel, Design Love Fest, West Elm's Front Main, The Green Gallery, and One Kings Lane. She currently resides in northeast Portland with her husband, Jeremy, two dogs, a cat, and seven chickens. When she's not digging out in her garden or making a mess in her kitchen, she can be found with her nose buried in a good food history book. She has a soft spot for stinky cheese, her beagle's muzzle, kneading dough, and Thomas Jefferson.
